Scientist II
Dawar Consulting•Santa Clara, CA
•$65•Onsite
About The Position
Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a "Scientist II" based out of Santa Clara, CA. This is a long-term contract position with the possibility of extension. The role focuses on assay development, optimization, validation, and execution of molecular biology workflows within a design-controlled environment, supporting the development of RUO and CE -IVD/IVD products for next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of laboratory experience (less with advanced degree) in molecular biology, assay development, or NGS applications.
- Hands-on experience with PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS workflows.
- Experience with assay development, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with automated liquid handling platforms (Hamilton, Tecan, Bravo, etc.) and sequencing instruments.
- Strong data analysis, documentation, and technical writing skills.
- Experience working in regulated environments with ISO 13485, design controls, SOPs, and DHF documentation preferred.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of NGS target enrichment workflows.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP, R, or Python.
- Prior experience supporting IVD, molecular diagnostics, or genomics product development.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments related to NGS assay development.
- Perform molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, target enrichment, and library preparation.
- Support assay optimization, characterization, reagent selection, and validation activities.
- Operate automated liquid handling systems and sequencing instrumentation.
- Analyze experimental data and prepare technical summaries, reports, and presentations.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, SOPs, and Design History File (DHF) records.
- Support design control, verification, and validation activities in compliance with ISO 13485 and quality system requirements.
- Participate in reagent preparation, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and laboratory operations.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Sick leave
- 401K
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
